End the Online Sales Tax 'Break'
NLC calls on the federal government to enact legislation to level the playing-field between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers by giving state and local governments the authority to collect sales taxes on remote sales.
If you haven't already done so, it is not too late to let your Senators know you support the Marketplace Fairness Act, so they return to Washington on Monday, May 6, ready to vote YES!
Last week, the Marketplace Fairness Act advanced in the Senate by clearing its fourth procedural hurdle this year. Following last Thursday's cloture vote, the Senate adjourned for a one week recess and will return for final consideration of the bill on Monday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m.
NLC encourages you to please thank those who voted to end debate and ask for their continued support. The bill's supporters need to know you appreciate their votes to level the playing field for Main Street businesses and to allow local governments the opportunity to collect taxes owed. In addition, as some of those who voted against the motion to end debate may have done so for process reasons and not because they disagree with the bill's substance, it is good to ask every Senator for their support.
The Marketplace Fairness Act is one of NLC's top legislative priorities. It allows local governments to collect sales taxes on online and remote sales that already are owed. It does not create any new tax or increase any existing tax; it simply provides for the enforcement of state and local governments' authority. Additionally, the legislation aims to level the playing field between traditional brick and mortar retailers who are required to collect sales taxes at the time of purchase and the online retailers who are not.
